Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (111,067 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (70,067 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (40,402 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (13,229 Gs) | 6,924 Gs | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (29,172 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.64 (12,153 Gs) | 14,396 Gs | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (56,738 Gs) | 21,408 Gs | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (18,843 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (9,580 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (21,444 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (126,184 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (17,301 Gs) | 13,605 Gs | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (9,584 Gs) | 2,558 Gs | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 311% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,815 (18,994,906 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,137 (13,224,463 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 757 (1,630,150 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,138 (15,380,204 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,735 (10,202,293 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 575 (1,238,404 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | + 463% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 254 (546,991 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 785 (1,692,355 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 370 (797,184 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (79,544 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (71,298 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (356,637 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (465,970 Gs) | 241,031 Gs | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 434 (936,079 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (1,022,666 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (191,002,545 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.93 (6,304 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (445,633 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 195% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (47,095 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (269,485 Gs) | 52,829 Gs | + 410% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (1,178,843 Gs) | 146,615 Gs | + 704% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (59,353 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (42,591 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (44,952 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (24,125 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (27,467 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (83,108 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 157 (338,832 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (163,922 Gs) | 81,113 Gs | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (1,969,759 Gs) | 150,949 Gs | + 1205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 315 (677,756 Gs) | 264,476 Gs | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (167,299 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 331% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (58,097 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (87,573 Gs) | 8,619 Gs | + 916% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (3,637,370 Gs) | 7,275,970 Gs | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (1,517 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (531,871 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (40,592 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,084 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Paraguay
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